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- 19December 19, 2023
Holiday hike in St. Jacob's - Christmas in the Village - 35 Albert St. St Jacob's
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/holiday-hike-in-st-jacobs-christmas-in-the-village-35-albert-st-st-jacobs/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Come and enjoy a hike along the Conestogo River on The Health Valley Trail in St. Jacob’s, Region of Waterloo. We will loop hike this trail and pay a visit to ‘Old Man Willow’ who is always happy to pose for a photo with us. As we loop back we can also continue our hike on the Mill Creek Trail and visit the the chickadees who love to eat seeds right out of your hand. Following the hike we can enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Reservations will need to be made ahead of time, so please indicate if you would like to enjoy ‘Lunch in the Village.’
St. Jacob’s will be decorated for Christmas! You may want to do some last minute Christmas shopping in the Village. There is a good variety of unique shops to choose rom.
FREE PARKING IN THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT – 35 Albert St. East. St. Jacob’s. Use Google Maps for directions.Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 – 10 kmDescription
This is an easy, 8 – 10 km hike along the Conestogo River, through the village of St. Jacob’s. Sometimes people will decorate some of the trees in the area. The trail is mostly flat but may be muddy in some places.Dress for the weather. Bring beverage of choice and snacks. We can enjoy lunch in the village after the hike. Remember to include yes, or no for lunch so I can make reservations ahead of time.
If you are unable to participate, or need to cancel your participation the day of the hike, or you have any questions please call, text or email hike leader.
Thank you
Doris Harper 519-589-4114, harpt7c@gmail.com